Respiratory Care Manager plans and implements the overall respiratory care policies, procedures, and services. Ensures efficient and effective departmental operations. Being a Respiratory Care Manager directs the activities of the respiratory therapy section. Supervises technical staff and students. Additionally, Respiratory Care Manager prepares departmental budgets and reports. Evaluates new equipment and procedures. Typically requires RRT registration. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Respiratory Care Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Respiratory Care Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
POSITION PURPOSE:
Responsible for the day-to-day delivery of individual support program services to assigned case load in accordance with Federal, State, and facility codes, regulations, guidelines and expectations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:
EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS:
Is one of the following: A doctor of medicine osteopathy, a registered nurse, an individual who holds at least a bachelor’s degree in a professional category specified in the Federal regulation 483.430 paragraph (b)(5) or designated as a human services professional that has at least a bachelor’s degree in a human services field (including, but not limited to: sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology).
At least one year’s experience working with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities.
When State licensure and/or certification is required for the professional degree held by the QIDP, the license must be current and unencumbered.